Caption:
Iwakuni, Japan (Feb. 9, 2007) -- Seaman Alyson Mahler and Seaman
Somatie S. Jagdharry, both assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
port operations, work to moor the mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot
(MCM 7). The Sasebo, Japan-based ship is the first U.S. Navy ship to
utilize the recently built port and harbor facility at the Marine air
base. While in Iwakuni, Patriot crew members will have an opportunity
to interact with the local population and Iwakuni-based Japanese Self
Defense Force personnel. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 2nd Class Adam R. Cole (RELEASED)
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